Visitors for Washington game

Submitted by Magnus on September 9th, 2021 at 9:24 PM

Visitor lists are always fluid, so I've been updating this list up to just a few minutes ago. Michigan is planning to host about 41 recruits for the Washington game, and probably more that we just don't know about at this point. The big fish are OT Josh Conerly, DT Walter Nolen, CB Domani Jackson, and...okay, there are a LOT of big fish.

I don't like to get into hyperbole territory, but this is one of the biggest recruiting events I remember, especially without the opponent being Ohio State.

Here's the list (LINK).

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Blue@LSU

September 9th, 2021 at 9:48 PM ^

Remember when Rutgers was hosting a huge recruiting weekend for their home game against Michigan in 2016? Good times. Good times. 

It would be a nice touch if we shut out Washington and scored exactly 41 points. One point for each recruit. Make it happen, Jim.

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Blue@LSU

September 9th, 2021 at 10:19 PM ^

Austin Ausberry – CB – Baton Rouge (LA) University Lab: Ausberry is a 6’1″, 185-pounder with offers from Alabama, Florida, LSU, and Michigan, among others. He’s a 4-star, the #24 cornerback, and #197 overall.

Yeah, this kid goes to HS on LSU's campus. I'd say the chances of getting him are...not great.

This is a really impressive list, though. Kudos to the staff for getting such a group up for a visit. The atmosphere should be electric.

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1VaBlue1

September 10th, 2021 at 8:17 AM ^

Interesting story.  But why would anyone think that LSU would do the right thing when it's on-field performance might be at stake?  Anyone remember Will Wade?  You should - he's still their basketball coach!  Anyone remember Cajun Brady Hoke telling the state's HS and JC coaches that they can't let their young players learn from Michigan's coaches (because some of them might leave the state on a FB scholly)?

Fuck LSU.  Just another trash SEC program...

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Blue in Fishers

September 10th, 2021 at 7:29 AM ^

My wife and I sat next to his dad, Verge, at a bar at Notre Dame during the first weekend of the NCAA baseball tournament in June.  It was also the first weekend of campus recruiting visits, which is why he was there.  He was very personable and also not shy about sharing his views.  He has two sons who are big-time recruits.  He also works in the LSU AD, although if you google him you can see that many question why LSU continues to employ him.  He repeatedly stated that he was only visiting Notre Dame because Marcus Freeman is a good friend and that OSU recruits the right way, like the SEC does.  Hope this is a big weekend with so many big recruits on campus though.

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Magnus

September 10th, 2021 at 9:15 AM ^

I have a feeling that Michigan put more emphasis on Washington recruits in the 2022/2023 cycles because of the high profile nature of the Michigan vs. Washington game. It's a good chance to get Washington kids' eyeballs on the University of Michigan and keep the Wolverines in the forefront of their minds.

Otherwise, it's tough to get west coast kids to pay too much attention when Washington/Oregon/USC/UCLA haven't played Michigan in the past, what, 14 years? Off the top of my head, I feel like the last time Michigan played one of those teams was 2007 Oregon (bad memories, I know). 

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TeslaRedVictorBlue

September 10th, 2021 at 10:37 AM ^

That's an interesting take and a pretty strategic approach.  To plant seeds 3-4 years in advance when you expect to play a team from that region by scheduling it far out, with the hope you pry 2-3 players over a couple years.  I wonder how helpful that has been?

I think we'd benefit from a home and home with a Southern cali team to keep that avenue open. We get a lot of interest from cali kids, but it often fades, or they transfer home. Maybe we if we had USC/UCLA on the schedule, it would bring us to them a bit better.

Hadn't really thought of the future recruiting cycle concept for a matchup, but guess it makes sense.

Makes that Texas matchup interesting, might be good to schedule A&M or UNC etc... dont take on the top schools, but take on schools with talent that are in talent-rich areas.

I guess it beats the Greg Mattison approach to recruiting - telling kids they're too stupid to get into Michigan unless they play football.

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Wolverine91

September 10th, 2021 at 12:10 AM ^

Last year the Wisconsin night game was a huge recruiting weekend too... Let’s hope this game ends in us coming out on top

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Booted Blue in PA

September 10th, 2021 at 8:20 AM ^

This is the weekend that the MGOBLOG foundation has a number of potential sponsorship opportunities lined up outside the Big House to talk to top recruits....

Turn the wheels of the NIL deal.

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